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What's the difference between love for a friend, and the love for a partner?

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Question - (17 August 2009) 4 Answers - (Newest, 17 August 2009)
A female France age 30-35, anonymous writes:

hi there

can someone tells me how could you know if you are in true love or you just love as friend

how can I know I'm not loving someone as friend or as a lover??

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A reader, anonymous, writes (17 August 2009):

In psychology there is 5 kinds of love like commitment without love, etc... That's love as a friend. Love as a partner is when not only are you committed by family, mortgage, but by your feelings too. It's wanting to be with that person and not having to.

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (17 August 2009):

I think if you were 'in love' you would know, it's overwhelming and different to the love you have as a friend. True love is; can't live without you, can't bear to be apart, want to be with you forever. It's butterflies in the stomach love. If you settle into a long term relationship when you're unsure of what sort of love it is then you're not doing the other person any favours, you're giving them second best.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (17 August 2009):

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ok if he loves me and he says he does for true love but I feel more like friends je sais pas I'm lost. yes or no to be or not to be, can't say I just love you as a friend do not want to hurt his feeling or maybe I have more feeling. why it has to be so complicated I can imagine myself spending my whole life with him but I'm not sure if i have enough emotion for him plz help.... ugh

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A female reader, Aunt Iris India +, writes (17 August 2009):

Aunt Iris agony auntDearest friend!

When you are truely in love with someone you dont have to ask this question. Its a very distinct feeling. But sometimes it can be very tricky. The easy way to find out is to ask yourself "Can I be with this person for the rest of my life?" You know they say that love is sacrifice its not completely untrue. If you selflessly intend to bring happiness and warmth in someone's life without wanting anything in return that is true love. Friendship is give and take but love on the other hand is giving without expecting. Whatever you get in return is a blessing.

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